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Bluestocking lock in!

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QuentinSummers · 29/01/2018 22:00

Posted a whole thing on the last thread and it was locked!

Last thread here
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3062013-The-Bluestocking-is-open-for-business
Here's my post replying to Moth
Thats an interesting article moth. Best not on the board or MRAs would be all over it!
I was wondering today, hopefully, if the news about darts getting rid of the girls means the overton window is shifting and maybe p0rn will become less acceptable?
If not all this hooha about F1 girls and the presidents club is just tinkering on the edges.

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Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 11/02/2018 19:14

Hi

White wine and soda here

Its a nightmare out there

On a lighter note dh and i are going to have a shed pub,...im now tempted to call it the Bluestocking and not bloody leave it

terryleather · 11/02/2018 19:18

*Tallulah
*
You found a Dark & Stormy emoji!!!!

That has cheered me right up so the next round is on me.

🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹

TallulahWaitingInTheRain · 11/02/2018 19:24

Right. D&S round Rufus' shed and I don't think I'm coming out again either if it's all the same to you Rufus

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 11/02/2018 19:29

Yep thats fine tallulah

I was thinking of putting a coffee machine in there until its time for alcohol

So coffee til 10am...im not a complete luddite

GuardianLions · 11/02/2018 19:31

Ahh I avoided the TIM breastfeeding thread because I knew it would be too upsetting. I let curiosity get the better of me - read a couple of posts and feel like crying Sad Angry

HairyBallTheorem · 11/02/2018 19:35

Have a look at the thread on Mary the spitfire pilot - I can thoroughly recommend it as uplifting and soothing.

GuardianLions · 11/02/2018 19:39

thank you

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QuentinSummers · 11/02/2018 20:07

Mary is ace.
I am worn out between rat and ray. People are weird.
rufus please can I drink wine in the shed too? I'm at the in laws, they only drink wine with dinner which we ate at 6. I want more wine! Wine

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terryleather · 11/02/2018 20:07

The availability of coffee AND D&S probably* means you have another lodger Rufus,* hope that's ok... I can bring my own rum for the D&S!

terryleather · 11/02/2018 20:08

Ruddy heck that was a stupendous bold fail Blush

terryleather · 11/02/2018 20:13

Quentin I've just been reading the thread with rat and ray so I understand the desire for Wine

Some great contributions on that thread though, I'm so in awe of so many of the women who post here it's inspiring even when some of the arguments are infuriating...think I might go back and see what's happening but I'll need another 🍹
before I do!

GuardianLions · 11/02/2018 20:16

Where did you get your cocktails from Terry ?

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 11/02/2018 20:20

rufus please can I drink wine in the shed too? I'm at the in laws, they only drink wine with dinner which we ate at 6. I want more wine! wine

OMG you poor thing...thats abusive that is

Yep everyone welcome...i do love a get together, with alcohol!!

ill get the rum in terry

rowdywoman1 · 11/02/2018 20:20

Another one heading for Wine and sisterly company.
And yes, how busy is this board?! I remember a couple of years ago lurking amidst the tumbleweed in awe of the feminist knowledge on here.

Some of the threads on here at the moment are truly awesome. Such insight, passion, intellect, integrity and critical feminist thinking. [flowers} for all

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QuentinSummers · 11/02/2018 20:21

I've hidden them both. Losing the will to fight now. Feel like a bad feminist but its just draining.
Anyway I mostly hate Twitter but I just read this

Bluestocking lock in!
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Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 11/02/2018 20:23

I had an argument with ds1 when he was about 16

In the end i said his textbooks told him one side as they were written by the 'victors'...men

He ran upstairs to check, and i yelled 'just because you find one it doesn't negate my point'

Luckily all his history texts were written by men Grin

terryleather · 11/02/2018 20:24

Guardian
I'm presuming you're meaning this 🍹 in which case they are on the phone keyboard, had no idea until Tallulah posted one and it really does look like a Dark & Stormy.

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QuentinSummers · 11/02/2018 20:30

I'm feeling like a saddo but what is a dark and stormy?

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NauticalDisaster · 11/02/2018 20:34

Sometimes you find surprising things on twitter and realise some people get it.

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terryleather · 11/02/2018 20:39

Quentin

It's dark rum and lime juice mixed with ginger beer over ice - I like them in winter as the ginger is warming and I can pretend the vit c in the lime helps stave off the lurgy so they practically medicinal...well that's my excuse anyway...

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 11/02/2018 20:39

quentin

'A Dark 'n' Stormy is a highball cocktail made with dark rum and ginger beer served over ice and garnished with a slice of lime.'

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 11/02/2018 20:40

terry beat me to it

terryleather · 11/02/2018 20:42

Rufus Grin

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QuentinSummers · 11/02/2018 20:43

Oooh that sounds lush! Next time I'm in a cocktail bar I am having one 🍸

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terryleather · 11/02/2018 20:56

Quentin
They absolutely are lush, plus I'm sure I read somewhere that rum is the new gin so all good.